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The Bull’s guard Derrick Rose missed a free throw during the last second (literally) of the game, ending the game with a 100-99 victory for the Los Angeles Clippers. The defeat is Chicago’s first after eight consecutive wins, while the Clippers have scored their second successive win after losing eleven away games this season. The Clippers’ rookie Blake Griffin led the team with 29 points and 14 rebounds, while the Bulls’ Rose topped all scorers with an impressive 34 points.

Miami Heat and their Big Three of LeBron James scored their eleventh consecutive win in a game against the New York Knicks, ending the game at a score of 113-91. James had 32 points, while Wade and Bosh followed close behind with each scoring 26 points of their own. “When we play defense we’re a really dangerous team. Holding a very good offensive team down to 39 percent shooting was a great performance,” James told reporters after the game.